2014 Zazou, Picpoul

Type

Blend

Nose

If summer had perfume, this would be it: fresh flowers with a hint of citrus

Palate

Vibrant, bright and refreshing like a bowl of ripe lemons

Acid

1

1

1

1

0

Body

1

1

0

0

0

Sweet

1

0

0

0

0

Fruit

1

1

1

0

0

More about this wine from Picpoul de Pinet, France

The French know a thing or two about making wine. They've been doing it for centuries and sometimes they keep their vino knowledge a little too close to the vest, but we've got the low down for you on this v cool indigenous French grape. The coolest fact about this wine is that "Picpoul" literally translates to, "sting the lips," (*enter several Anchorman jokes*).

The grape got its name because the wine is high in acidity, which means it's refreshing and tart as you sip on it while hoping for a short winter. This bottle makes for a great aperitif but also goes particularly well with salty dishes, especially seafood or charcuterie. In France, it is most often served with oysters - so make like the French and get shucking.

How to drink it

While...

Taking the sail boat out for the day

Listening to...

Summer - Calvin Harris

Eating...

This buttery dessert cheese can get away from itself, but this French juice brings a balancing squeeze of citrus.